“If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have. The attitude that I’m going to show everybody, I’m going to work hard to get better and better.”

And

“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.”

And

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.”

And

“If you’re a competitive person, that stays with you. You don’t stop. You always look over your shoulder.”

And

“The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.”

And

“You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.”